Digital "Scores" Book (PDF) - 5ths Tabs (plus audio)

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Touch guitar freak and music coach Trey Gunn (King Crimson, TU, KTU, Quodia, 3Below) draws from his performing and recording catalog for this pioneering book. Notated down to the fine details, this collection will open doors for any tapping musician, or for those curious about how this music is constructed.- - -"This book is a must have for all touch guitarists, whether they live in the progressive music world or just want tips on some great techniques. The score to Trey's part on The ConstruKCtion of Light is, alone, worth the price. (Good golly, I'm still trying to learn all the intricacies of that, and I play it every night!)" – Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Paul Simon)- - -Thirteen compositions from Trey's catalog, plus a bonus transcriptions of his parts from the King Crimson piece "The ConstruKction of Light." Beautifully spiral bound in a 12"x9" text. In the hard copy, the top-side tabs are in, both, 5ths and 4ths.This package include the digital 'expanded' edition of the Trey Gunn "Scores" book. The enclosed 136 page, PDF includes all the pieces in the hard copy version of the book with the addition of a 22-page full-band, transcription of King Crimson's "The ConstruKction of Light."There are two digital versions available -- one with top-side tabs in 4ths and one with top-side tabs in 5ths. All of the bass parts are tabbed in 5ths.The digital edition also includes extras parts that we didn't have room for in the hard copy, PLUS bonus audio tracks of most of the pieces.Transcriptions by Gabriel Riccio.- - -“He gave me some lessons to improve hand coordination, and I felt like I was learning how to play guitar all over again.” – Adam Jones of Tool, Guitar Player Magazine“Hooray! A beginning-pedagogy from one of the best qualified to present it.” – Robert Fripp"Finally an insight into Trey's wizardry!" - Alex Machacek (FAT)"Trey Gunn is an extraordinary and visionary musician. His musical understanding, skill, expressiveness and creative courage are a beacon to forward-thinking musicians everywhere!" - Michael Manring (solo performing bassist, Michael Hedges)"Trey always brings unique ideas to the table. Great sounds and wonderful 'out of the box' playing. And speaking of out of the box... have you see his new winter collection of kilts?" Marco Minneman (Joe Satriani, Steven Wilson, The Aristocrats)“We are so blessed to be offered an invitation into the head, hands and heart of such a brilliant musician. This collection is a necessary addition to the music library of any forward thinking (& acting) musician.” Matte Henderson (John Medeski, Screaming Headless Torsos)Contents:Absinthe & A Cracker (TU)ArrakisDzibanFifth Spin of the SunHard WindsI Saw Two HandsInvisible Rays (Ågren / Kaiser / Gunn)Jacaranda (KTU)KaffaljidhmaKumaPuttin' On The White ShirtRune Song: The Origin of WaterSirrahThe ConstruKction of Light (King Crimson): Warr Guitar part only
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This is the digital, 'expanded' edition of the Trey Gunn "Scores" book. The enclosed 136 page, PDF includes everything in the hard copy version of the book with the addition of a 22-page full-band, transcription of King Crimson's "The ConstruKction of Light."

There are two digital versions available -- one with top-side tabs in 4ths and one with top-side tabs in 5ths. All of the bass parts are tabbed in 5ths.

The digital edition also includes extras parts that we didn't have room for in the hard copy, PLUS bonus audio tracks of most of the pieces.

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Touch guitar freak and music coach Trey Gunn (King Crimson, TU, KTU, Quodia, 3Below) draws from his performing and recording catalog for this pioneering book. Notated down to the fine details, this collection will open doors for any tapping musician, or for those curious about how this music is constructed.

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What people are saying about "Scores":

"This book is a must have for all touch guitarists, whether they live in the progressive music world or just want tips on some great techniques. The score to Trey's part on The ConstruKCtion of Light is, alone, worth the price. (Good golly, I'm still trying to learn all the intricacies of that, and I play it every night!)" – Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Paul Simon)

“He gave me some lessons to improve hand coordination, and I felt like I was learning how to play guitar all over again.” – Adam Jones of Tool, Guitar Player Magazine

“Hooray! A beginning-pedagogy from one of the best qualified to present it.” – Robert Fripp

"Trey always brings unique ideas to the table. Great sounds and wonderful 'out of the box' playing. And speaking of out of the box... have you see his new winter collection of kilts?" Marco Minneman (Joe Satriani, Steven Wilson, The Aristocrats)

“We are so blessed to be offered an invitation into the head, hands and heart of such a brilliant musician. This collection is a necessary addition to the music library of any forward thinking (& acting) musician.” Matte Henderson (John Medeski, Screaming Headless Torsos)

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Transcriptions:

Absinthe & A Cracker
Arrakis
Dziban
Fifth Spin of the Sun
Hard Winds
I Saw Two Hands
Invisible Rays
Jacaranda
Kaffaljidhma
Kuma
Puttin' on the White Shirt
Rune Song, The Origin of Water
Sirrah
The ConstruKction of Light (full band score)
The ConstruKction of Light (live score of Trey's parts)

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released March 30, 2015

Gabriel Riccio -- transcriptions
Mark Colman -- cover art

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Trey GunnSeattle, Washington

In addition to his 11 solo cds, ten-string touch-guitarist, Trey Gunn has toured and/or recorded with King Crimson, David
Sylvian, Vernon Reid, Brian Eno, TOOL, Azam Ali, Puscifer, John Paul Jones, Robert Fripp & David Hykes. He is currently working with the groups TU, KTU, his multi-dimensional performance group Quodia, and continues to score for film and coach musicians in the creative process...more